8 big career takeaways from this season of 'Game of Thrones'

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Jon Snow at the Battle of the Bastards.

Warning: "Game of Thrones" spoilers ahead

The special effects and set pieces on "Game of Thrones" are pretty awesome, but it's the sprawling cast of flawed, familiar characters that keep us coming back for more pain.

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There are limits to our ability to relate to this group, of course. Obviously, you're never going to need to rally the obstinate Northern houses to fend off a White Walker invasion or pledge your life to a scary murder cult or fly on some big, scaly dragons. (Alternatively, if that sounds like your life, let's hang out).

We can't necessarily relate to their jobs either - knights, Night's Watch commanders, pirates, assassins, conquerors, and whatever it is that Littlefinger does (professional creeper?) aren't professions that really factor into our modern service economy.

Still, there are plenty of takeaways from the show that you can apply to your own life. Here are nine big career lessons that'll hold you over until the next season.